Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Lestijaervi, Finland

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Lestijaervi...

Lestijaervi is a coastal city in Finland. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 924 people. The water temperature around Lestijaervi varies significantly year round. The temperature ranges from -0.1°C (31.8°F) in February up to 15.4°C (59.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 6°C (42°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Lestijaervi is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Lestijaervi?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters close to Lestijaervi is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are in proximity to Lestijaervi. A spot, which is not too far away, is Salusand, which is 166.3km (103.3miles) away from Lestijaervi. Click here to check out more information on Salusand and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try surfing Smitingen, which is roughly 220.2km (136.7miles) away from Lestijaervi. Another fun surfspot is Smitingen, located ca 220.2km (136.7miles) from Lestijaervi.

Are there beaches close by?

No, not many beaches are located near to Lestijaervi. A good beach nearby is Kangasjärvi, which is 127.5km (79.2miles) away from Lestijaervi. If you have some extra time, you can also try Ruissalo, ca 230.4km (143.1miles) away from Lestijaervi.

What wetsuit is recommended for Lestijaervi?

The water temperature around Lestijaervi is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (60°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures reach lows of nearly -0°C (32°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Lestijaervi?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from -0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions change during summer when sea temperatures range from 10 to 15°C (51-60°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Lestijaervi: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Lestijaervi...

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